Factoring by Grouping

Factoring by Grouping

 

Step 1 :- Group terms. Collect the terms into groups so that each group

has a common factor.

 

Step 2:- Factor within the groups. Factor out the common factor in

each group.

 

Step 3:- Factor the entire polynomial. If each group now has a common

factor, factor it out. If not, try a different grouping.

 

Always check the factored form by multiplying.

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